Craig Boyle-Smith

Craig Boyle-Smith is an experienced solicitor specialising in marine hull, war, cargo, P&I and yacht insurance, providing expert guidance as a trusted advisor to the Lloyd's, London company, and international P&I (re)insurance markets with a proven track record in complex litigation. His extensive experience includes advising on coverage related to marine hull and war risks, including piracy and vessel detentions, ensuring clients navigate the intricacies of international sanctions and geopolitical challenges with confidence. His expertise spans a wide array of marine and commercial litigation claims, including high-profile cases like the MT ZOUZOU, where he was part of the team that successfully defended claims made against mortgagee’s interest underwriters. 

Craig’s clients benefit from his extensive High Court experience, but his role extends beyond litigation; he acts as monitoring counsel on multi-jurisdictional claims, offering clients a comprehensive approach to dispute resolution. Clients appreciate Craig's ability to implement effective commercial strategies and reach pragmatic solutions, they value Craig’s ability to navigate complex legal landscapes, providing clear, actionable advice, making him a sought-after advisor in the marine insurance sector.

• Piraeus Bank v Antares Underwriting Limited and others [2022] 2 Lloyd’s Rep 1 ('The ZOUZOU')    

  Successful defence of mortgagee bank’s claim in the sum of US$71m made against mortgagee interest underwriters arising out of the detention of the ‘MT ZOUZOU’ in Venezuela in August 2015.